Steering by compass course

Foro

“As Roycv says, steering a compass course may be difficult to allow for drift and tides - GPS will always be accurate, and on the larger yachts we now do not …”

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hace 3 años por luckyduck

Post Cards

Foro

“I always thought that cigarette cards mounted in the official book was good but they have less value than an individual set. When I was paid an income I was …”

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hace 3 años por roycv

Re: Valdivia restored

Puerto

“That's great Andy, thank you so much. Since 32 millimeters seems a bit atypical to me, I will write between 30 and 35 mm, reporting both ratios.”

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hace 3 años por AlessandroSPQR

We were on Vacation, and passing through Tucson, AZ. Decided to see if Dumas had a showroom.

Foro

“That looks like Genesis, The Garden of Eden for R/C boats. Many model companies have come and gone but Dumas endures. I wonder how many dogbone universals th…”

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hace 3 años por Commodore-H

Re: (Naval Ship) DEFIANCE

Puerto

“Hi CommodoreH I included it in this list: first message of the link. All that was missing was the weight of the ship and the number of propeller blades but t…”

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hace 3 años por AlessandroSPQR

Re: (Pleasure Craft) MV Caroline

Puerto

“Fantastic model, complete and exhaustive description, sails very well. Added to the list. Thank you Colin.”

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hace 3 años por AlessandroSPQR

Re: The Anteo my very first ever steam powered tug.

Puerto

“Hi Gary, for the Highlander there is already all the data I need but not for the others. By the way, do you mind if I insert the data of your models in the t…”

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hace 3 años por AlessandroSPQR

Re: Hochseeschlepper Zwarte Zee

Puerto

“Excellent choice Wolle, it is much more beautiful and functional. Thanks for the information, I have included it in the topic dedicated to propellers. Your m…”

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hace 3 años por AlessandroSPQR

My Latest TVR1A Ready for its first Steam Trial.

Foro

“You do wonderful work GLC Rick”

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hace 3 años por Newby7

Re: (Tug Boat) VALIANT

Puerto

“What a beautiful ship, I love it.”

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hace 3 años por Wolle

Orca and Jaws the chase, cought on video.

Foro

“Love the video, your sculpting of the Orca is amazing.”

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hace 3 años por BOATSHED

Re: PREPARATION FOR HULL

Blog

“I have planked the hull but am trying to improve the results by painting, rubbing down, filling and repeating until satisfied. and the lights are controlled …”

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hace 3 años por bombero

Radio signal ???

Foro

“Hi Colin. Perhaps they will take advantage of the hyperlan bands now integrated into all wi-fi modems/routers. Good to know. I am amazed by the very long dis…”

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hace 3 años por AlessandroSPQR

Re: Kayak

Puerto

“Hi Jacko, There are many ways to achieve the desired motion. My original mechanism used a motor drive for the stroke and a servo to tilt the mechanism for st…”

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hace 3 años por Graham93

Testing propulsion. Part IV (final): Water trial.

Blog

“Then I moved to freshwater trials. I filled a bucket with water and placed it in the bathtub. The battery was re-installed (again, never use a mains-powered …”

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hace 3 años por ARL58

orca towing Jaws

Foro

“looking good. Can't wait to see her in the water. Roycv idea of a servo operated rudder sounds interesting although you may need a third hand to control its …”

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hace 3 años por Len1

Help Please I'm looking for plans for a Coast Guard 47 MLB made by "Coast Guard Models" I believe it

Foro

“Not sure about 47' differences, but you may find an answer here https://community.coastguardchannel.com/main/authorization/signIn?target=https%3A%2F%2Fcommun…”

9 entradas 2 me gusta

hace 3 años por ToraDog

Re: Teign C

Blog

“Now that is a serious work boat! Love it!!!!”

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hace 3 años por jumpugly

Re: Billings Santa Maria

Blog

“Beautiful - hope you have plenty of storage and display space!!”

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hace 3 años por luckyduck

Steam powerplant size

Foro

“Hi Mike, please note the forward/reverse servo in photo three on the TVR 1ABB, I have and use several of these engines. Regards, Gary.”

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hace 3 años por GaryLC

Re: Sail making

Blog

“Hi flaxbybuck, Enlarged photo to show the attachment of the sail to the mast and boom. Also a picture of the gooseneck showing the brass loop used to tie dow…”

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hace 3 años por Graham93

Patelo Engines: The works of a mechanical genius.

Foro

“Think: Trustee from the Toolroom book by Nevil Shute”

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hace 3 años por Hey-You

Wiring Design for Model Boats

Foro

“Don't confuse Tamya and Molex Connectors. The shells may be the same dimensions, but the pins have different dimensions. I believe the Molex male pins are sl…”

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hace 3 años por Cpt-Pugwash

Royal Cape One Design

Foro

“The Royal Cape One Design was popular yacht in Cape Town as it had a simple construction and was relatively easy to build. It had the nickname of the Flying …”

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hace 3 años por EdW

Outboard cabin cruiser

Foro

“That's a great boat. It's a shame that the motor wore out so quickly. I have something very similar, I a used a motor set-up from Graupner, added my own moto…”

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hace 3 años por Commodore-H

Orca the final cast member

Foro

““Twenty five feet, three tons on him” Quote, Captain Quinn”

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hace 3 años por Commodore-H

RNLI TAMAR 1/12 SCALE

Foro

“Hi Ian Thank you for the info AustinG”

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hace 3 años por AustinG

Billings Santa Maria

Blog

“Time for the paper sails on the Santa Maria Model And after that the sail rigging lines .”

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hace 3 años por GARTH

Re: Second Sea trials ….

Blog

“I now have two S- boats, both are fitted and trimmed out where they are great running boats with many operational features due to their very good hull design…”

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hace 3 años por BW3

Hey Gang, what boat is this?

Foro

“Good Morning John! Thanks so much for this valuable piece of information, it is very much appreciated. I will pull together a message and report back on how …”

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hace 3 años por jumpugly